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U.S. Department of Treasury Expands Income Tax Filing and Payment Relief

In an official pronouncement released Thursday, April 9, the U.S. Department of Treasury expanded on the income tax filing extension and payment relief efforts in response to the current COVID-19 situation.  Effectively, any “income” tax filing or payment that would normally be due during the months of April through June of 2020 has now been automatically extended until July 15, 2020.  As a supplement to the prior income tax filing and payment extensions granted, this new announcement delays the need to remit any quarterly estimated tax payments until July 15th without incurring any penalty or interest charges.  As a result, any business or individual with 2020 quarterly estimated tax payments needs is able to delay both the Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 payments (normally due April 15th and June 15th, respectively) until July 15, 2020.  Also extended are any fiscal year-end income tax return filings (and corresponding tax payments) for businesses (corporate, LLC, partnerships or trusts), gift and estate tax filings, nonprofit organization income tax filings that would have been due in April, May, or June of 2020.  Note that these enhanced extension relief rules do not pertain to Employment Tax Reporting and Payments (including all payroll-related tax returns and deposit requirements).  Finally, as reaffirmation of the recommendations we have previously provided for any business, organization or individual taxpayers that will require additional time to file their respective 2020 income tax returns, the standard extended due dates of September 15 and October 15 may still be requested via filing of the applicable extension form prior to July 15, 2020.

We trust you will find the highlights we have provided on this new pronouncement helpful, but should you have further questions please contact us.

Key Highlights of the COVID-19 Relief Programs

by Tony Pandiscia

We have compiled the following useful and concise information for your reference as you consider the various planning opportunities available to address the impact of the COVID-19 situation on your business operations.  After studying the recently enacted law and interacting with other professionals, by parsing through the voluminous CARES Act, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) and relevant peripheral materials, the following includes the highlights of the relevant relief available to you via the government stimulus packages:

  • Loans available under the CARES Act provide the largest measure of assistance available via what is termed the “PPP”.  The borrowing amount is capped at a formula calculating the average monthly “Total payroll” incurred in a trailing 12-month period.  “Total payroll” includes employee compensation (not to exceed $100,000 annually per capita) + health insurance (employer share only) + PTO.  PPP loans will be obtained through traditional lending relationships (local / national banks) and NOT the SBA; best bet is to work with lenders with whom a borrowing relationship already exists as it may help expedite the process.   Our understanding is that local lenders will have finalized the application process and be in a position to initiate the approval process by April 3.
  • Forgiveness of any “PPP” loans received under the CARES Act will be available if proceeds are used for payroll, rent, utilities AND employee labor force or employee compensation after April 1 remains consistent with a pre-April 1 “measurement period”.
  • Independently, “Disaster Relief Loans” (referred to as “EIDL”) are available under the more traditional borrowing program offered by the SBA.
  • What is interesting and somewhat confusing, the EIDL program administered by the SBA also includes a grant opportunity for up to $10,000 for businesses that have been severely effected by COVID-19.  The grant does not require repayment, nor does it obligate the recipient to also apply for an EIDL loan; furthermore, it does not preclude the business from also applying for the PPP.  Many businesses will apply for the grant through the SBA (which should be received on an expedited basis according to the Federal government’s stimulus objectives) while simultaneously applying for the PPP through their local lender.
  • NC-based businesses may also apply for loans of < $50,000 under the “NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan” program administered by a consortium of local lenders and stakeholders, and funded by the “Golden Leaf Foundation”.  The loans will have favorable repayment terms and the application process is available on-line.
  • Payroll tax deferment is available for employer FICA and Medicare due 4/1/20 – 12/31/20.  Any tax amounts deferred must be repaid in no less than 50% < 12/31/21 and the remaining 50% < 12/31/22.
  • Payroll tax credit is available up to $10,000 by meeting certain workforce retention criteria [50% of wages paid to retained labor force during period when business gross revenues decline > 50%]
  • EFMLA [“Family leave”] and EPSL [“Sick leave”] benefits paid out to  qualifying employees will generate a payroll tax credit (rather than the normal deduction).  The mandatory leave provisions may not be applicable to anyone in the healthcare industry, however if a business already has family leave policies in place as part of their employee benefits, the policies will need to be adhered to with regard to relevant claims made by employees whom are incapable of working due to COVID-19 issues.
  • Employees whom are separated from service via layoff can qualify for Unemployment Insurance.  Filings are now made via on-line platform by the terminated employee directly.  Under NC Law, even employees whom were not fully terminated but experienced severe decrease in work hours may qualify to receive partial benefits.  Anyone properly terminated would be ineligible for EFMLA or EPSL; in addition, employees severed from service whom were participants in the group health plan will need to offered COBRA coverage.  [Note for exit- counseling purposes and temporary layoff planning, a terminated employee is typically not required to self-pay the monthly premium amount until after a 59-day grace period; therefore, if a business anticipates rehiring the terminated employee < 59 days following the expectation of a return to business activity suspended due to COVID-19, there may not be any additional premium cost to the employee nor significant interruption in health care coverage.  [However, each business should consult with its health plan advisor or representative to verify no other “breaks in service” nor “on-board delays” in coverage would apply under the terms of the group plan in place.]

Details continue to be released and we will keep you posted as to any new developments, and of course feel free to contact us should you need further information.

COVID-19 Links

In an effort to streamline the ever-changing world we live in with the COVID-19 virus, here are some links that are all related to updated tax changes, small businesses, individual sick leave, and other filing requirements.  As more information is released, it will be added at the top of this list.

 

 

 

Have you been using zoom?  https://www.forbes.com/sites/leemathews/2020/04/13/500000-hacked-zoom-accounts-given-away-for-free-on-the-dark-web/#58a7fbc858c5

US Dept of Treasury Grants Additional Income Tax Filing and Payment Relief https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-20-23.pdf

New NonProfit Extensions https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm970

CDC Recommendations https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

COVID-19 Relief Tracker https://www.forbes.com/sites/briannegarrett/2020/03/20/small-business-relief-tracker-funding-grants-and-resources-for-business-owners-grappling-with-coronavirus/#1e1e001bdd4c

There’s hope for Small Businesses! https://www.wraltechwire.com/2020/04/03/bank-of-america-accepting-virus-crisis-loan-applications-receives-10000-in-first-hour/

Key Highlights of the CARES Act and the FFCRA Relief Provisions https://www.langdoncpa.com/?p=4717&preview=true

SBA loans more difficult than we thought https://www.langdoncpa.com/2020/04/03/sba-loans-may-be-more-difficult-than-we-thought/

Employer tax credits, and more https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2020/apr/irs-new-employer-tax-credits-form-employee-retention-credit-guidance-coronavirus.html

More Assistance for Nonprofits https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/trends-policy-issues/loans-available-nonprofits-the-cares-act-public-law-116-132

NC Press Release: Deferred Interest https://www.langdoncpa.com/2020/04/01/press-release-nc-deferring-interest/

Applications for Small Business Paycheck Protection Program https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2020/mar/paycheck-protection-loan-for-small-businesses-coronavirus-pandemic.html

Employer questions answered! https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/employers

SBA debt relief related to COVID-19 https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources#section-header-4

Gift tax returns extended too! https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2020/mar/gift-gst-tax-returns-postponed-filing-deadlines-coronavirus-pandemic.html

Assisted Living Resources for COVID-19 https://www.ncala.org/covid-19.html

How much COVID-19 stimulus will I receive? https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/27/the-stimulus-payment-calculator-tells-you-how-much-money-you-could-get.html

Possible Increase for VA Nursing Facilities https://www.vhca.org/publications/careconnection/march-26-2020/vhca-vcal-seeking-additional-funding-for-nf-care-under-covid-19-emergency/

COVID-19 Resources for Non-Profits https://www.ncnonprofits.org/resources/pandemicresources

The CARES Act questions answered https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2020/mar/cares-act-economic-relief-coronavirus-tax-provisions.html?utm_source=mnl:alerts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=25Mar2020&utm_content=headline

NC DHHS provides additional COVID-19 support https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/nc-medicaid-increases-support-protect-those-most-risk-serious-illness-covid-19

Clarification on NC Tax Deadlines https://www.ncacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Frequently-Asked-Questions-COVID-final.pdf?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=NCACPA&_zs=fG9HX&_zl=MMK22

Employers using Payroll Tax Credits for Paid Leave due to Coronavirus https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/employers-can-begin-using-payroll-tax-credits-for-paid-leave-for-coronavirus

CMS extends Cost Report Deadlines https://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/providers.nsf/ls/JM%20Part%20A~BMYLSN5443?opendocument&utm_source=J11AL&utm_campaign=JMALs&utm_medium=email

Small Business Q&A https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/covid19-faqs

IRS push back tax FILING deadline https://abc11.com/business/tax-day-pushed-back-amid-viral-outbreak-mnuchin/6031749/

Bill to address paid sick leave related to COVID-19 (FFCRA) https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomspiggle/2020/03/17/the-families-first-coronavirus-response-act-what-it-does-for-employees-who-need-paid-sick-leave/#615dd2f06f1a

HUD and Single Audit Extension https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/M-20-17.pdf?utm_medium=email&SubscriberID=111017000&utm_source=GAQC20&Site=AICPA&LinkID=8741972&utm_campaign=GAQC_AlertMAR20&cid=email:GAQC20:GAQC_AlertMAR20:https%3a%2f%2fwww.whitehouse.gov%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2020%2f03%2fM-20-17.pdf:AICPA&SendID=266068&utm_content=A20MAR400_GAQC_Alert401

IRS Press Release “Payment Relief” https://www.langdoncpa.com/2020/03/19/official-guidance-for-tax-deadlines/

Single Audit Submission Info https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/M-20-11.pdf

US Department of Labor defines FMLA related to COVID-19 https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla/pandemic

IRS extends PAYMENT deadline https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/17/treasury-and-irs-to-delay-tax-deadline-by-90-days.html

https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/tax-compliance/news/21129660/2020-tax-season-payment-deadline-extended-to-july-15-as-nation-fights-coronavirus-irs-news?utm_source=CPA+Other+Communications&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CCSN200317002&o_eid=9442A3978623C7T&rdx.ident=[object+Object]

 

Official Guidance for Tax Deadlines

From IRS Press Release:

March 18, 2020

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. The filing deadline for tax returns remains April 15, 2020. The IRS urges taxpayers who are owed a refund to file as quickly as possible. For those who can’t file by the April 15, 2020 deadline, the IRS reminds individual taxpayers that everyone is eligible to request a six-month extension to file their return.

This payment relief includes:

Individuals: Income tax payment deadlines for individual returns, with a due date of April 15, 2020, are being automatically extended until July 15, 2020, for up to $1 million of their 2019 tax due. This payment relief applies to all individual returns, including self-employed individuals, and all entities other than C-Corporations, such as trusts or estates. IRS will automatically provide this relief to taxpayers. Taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms or call the IRS to qualify for this relief.

Corporations: For C Corporations, income tax payment deadlines are being automatically extended until July 15, 2020, for up to $10 million of their 2019 tax due.

This relief also includes estimated tax payments for tax year 2020 that are due on April 15, 2020.

Penalties and interest will begin to accrue on any remaining unpaid balances as of July 16, 2020. If you file your tax return or request an extension of time to file by April 15, 2020, you will automatically avoid interest and penalties on the taxes paid by July 15.

The IRS reminds individual taxpayers the easiest and fastest way to request a filing extension is to electronically file Form 4868 through their tax professional, tax software or using the Free File link on IRS.gov. Businesses must file Form 7004.

This relief only applies to federal income tax (including tax on self-employment income) payments otherwise due April 15, 2020, not state tax payments or deposits or payments of any other type of federal tax. Taxpayers also will need to file income tax returns in 42 states plus the District of Columbia. State filing and payment deadlines vary and are not always the same as the federal filing deadline. The IRS urges taxpayers to check with their state tax agencies for those details. More information is available at https://www.taxadmin.org/state-tax-agencies.

Employer Shared Responsibility Penalties

by Tony Pandiscia

The Internal Revenue Service “IRS” has recently been issuing “226J Letters” to businesses to conduct inquiry into whether compliance was properly maintained under the Affordable Care Act [“ACA”] for the 2016 Tax Year.  While the IRS has been authorized to issue this correspondence in the past, the 2016 Tax Year is significant because it marks the first year following the sunset of favorable “transitional relief” rules that had been available in prior years for businesses that were not in compliance with the ACA.  When a business is not in compliance with the ACA healthcare mandate, the result is exposure to the “employer shared responsibility penalty” [or “ESRP”].

A business may incur the “ESRP” under the ACA when it is an applicable large employer [“ALEs”] whom fails to offer:

  • “minimum essential” health insurance coverage to its full-time employees and their children, or
  •  insurance coverage that is “considered affordable”.

Technical rules help determine exactly whom is an ALE [i.e. how to properly count the “full-time equivalent” employees], what would be considered “minimum essential” [health insurance coverage], as well as whether the premiums charged employees were “considered affordable”.  Most businesses confronted the myriad of health insurance options designed to meet ACA compliance beginning back in 2013 when the law was initially announced, although various provisions of the law effectively delayed the assessment of penalties until after January 1, 2015 to give businesses ample time to implement suitable health insurance programs and permit the IRS opportunity to develop adequate record keeping and tracking mechanisms.

It is important to understand that receipt of a the 226J Letter is not the actual assessment of the liability.  Instead it is a notification from the IRS that based on certain records in its database, the business may be subject to the ESRP and the business now has the responsibility to formally contest or confirm the assertion.  [Typically the records the IRS has analyzed include Forms 1094, 1095, W-2 along with the Premium Tax Credit database that is populated through the “Exchange” where individuals obtained coverage through “Healthcare.gov”.]  The formal response to the 226J Letter must be submitted to the IRS using Form 14764, plus attachments.  Included in the 226J Letter will be a “response deadline” [generally 30 days from the date of the letter] for which a business owner must submit the response or by default the IRS will assume no additional evidence is available to refute the ESRP assertion.

Due to the complexity and time-constraints involved, upon receipt of a 226J Letter a business owner should immediately contact a Tax Professional to assist with the response process.  The format of the Form 14764 allows for submission of explanations and substantive documentation that may help update or correct the IRS’ records, as well as counter (if applicable) the government’s ESRP assertion.  As with other IRS dispute resolution matters, reliance on a qualified Tax Professional will permit the business owner to avail him/herself of all applicable ESRP response strategies (including extensions of time, available exemptions, review of formula computations and ratios, and even installment payment plan negotiation attempts, as necessary).  Langdon & Company LLP is well-versed in ESRP issues, so feel free to connect with us if you have any questions.

Business Credit Changes

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act makes changes to the general business credit by adding a new component credit for paid family and medical leave, and changing two current component credits, i.e., the rehabilitation credit and the orphan drug credit.

First, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act introduces a new component credit for paid family and medical leave, i.e. the paid family and medical leave credit, which is available to eligible employers for wages paid to qualifying employees on family and medical leave. The credit is available as long as the amount paid to employees on leave is at least 50% of their normal wages and the leave payments are made in employer tax years beginning in 2018 and 2019. That is, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the new credit is temporary and won’t be available for employer tax years beginning in 2020 or later unless Congress extends it further. For leave payments of 50% of normal wage payments, the credit amount is 12.5% of wages paid on leave. If the leave payment is more than 50% of normal wages, then the credit is raised by .25% for each 1% by which the rate is more than 50% of normal wages. So, if the leave payment rate is 100% of the normal rate, i.e. is equal to the normal rate, then the credit is raised to 25% of the on leave payment rate. For purposes of the credit, the maximum leave allowed for any employee for any tax year is 12 weeks.

Eligible employers are those with a written policy in place allowing

  1. Qualifying full-time employees at least two weeks of paid family and medical leave a year, and
  2. Less than full-time employees a pro-rated amount of leave.

Qualifying employees are those who

  1. Have been employed by the employer for one year or more, and
  2. In the preceding year, had compensation not above 60% of the compensation threshold for highly compensated employees under the qualified retirement plan rules.

Paid leave provided as vacation leave, personal leave, or other medical or sick leave is not considered family and medical leave.

Second, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes the rehabilitation credit for qualified rehabilitation expenditures paid or incurred starting in 2018 by eliminating the 10% credit for expenditures for qualified rehabilitation buildings placed in service before 1936, and retaining the 20% credit for expenditures for certified historic structures, but reducing its value by requiring taxpayers to take the credit ratably over five years starting with the date the structure is placed in service. Formerly, a taxpayer could take the entire credit in the year the structure was placed in service. A transition rule is also provided for certain buildings owned or leased at all times on and after Jan. 1, 2018.

Third, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act also makes significant changes to another component credit of the general business credit, i.e., the orphan drug credit for clinical testing expenses for certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions. For clinical testing expense amounts paid or incurred in tax years beginning in 2018, the former 50% credit is cut in half to 25%. Taxpayers that claim the full 25% credit have to reduce the amount of any otherwise allowable deduction for the expenses regardless of limitations under the general business credit. Similarly, taxpayers that capitalize, rather than deduct, their expenses have to reduce the amount charged to a capital account. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act gives taxpayers the option of taking a reduced orphan drug credit that if elected allows taxpayers to avoid reducing otherwise allowable deductions or charges to their capital account. The election for the reduced credit for any tax year must be made on a tax return no later than the time for filing the return for that year (including extensions) and in a manner prescribed by IRS. Once the reduced credit election is made, it is irrevocable.

I hope this information is helpful. If you wish to discuss any of these credits in more detail and the options you may have for your business, please contact our office.

How the New Tax Law Affects State Income Taxes

01_05_18_139882791_ftnp_560x292_1.jpgHow will the new tax law affect state income taxes? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017, is a major revamping of federal taxes but it also could have sweeping effects on your state taxes. To name a few, most states use the federal system to calculate state taxable income, so you may see your state income tax liability change. New limits on the federal state and local tax deduction may indirectly impact individuals at the state level, especially in high tax areas. States will have to decide whether to conform with new federal tax rules.

If you have additional questions, please contact our office.  We will be happy to help you!

How the New Tax Law Affects State Income Taxes

01_05_18_139882791_ftnp_560x292_1.jpgHow will the new tax law affect state income taxes? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017, is a major revamping of federal taxes but it also could have sweeping effects on your state taxes. To name a few, most states use the federal system to calculate state taxable income, so you may see your state income tax liability change. New limits on the federal state and local tax deduction may indirectly impact individuals at the state level, especially in high tax areas. States will have to decide whether to conform with new federal tax rules.

If you have additional questions, please contact our office.  We will be happy to help you!

2017 Tax Season Update/Reminders

by Tony Pandiscia

Updates to Important 2016 Income Tax Return Filing Deadlines:

  • Individuals                  Tuesday, April 18, 2017
  • C Corporations           Tuesday, April 18, 2017
  • Trust/Estates              Tuesday, April 18, 2017
  • Partnerships       Wednesday, March 15, 2017
  • S-Corporations   Wednesday, March 15, 2017

HIGHLIGHTS OF FEDERAL TAX CHANGES

  • The Standard Deduction amount for Married Filing Joint couples has increased by $100 for 2017 to $12,700; all other filing status standard deductions have increased by $50.
  • The maximum annual “profit sharing” contribution limit for certain retirement plans has increased to $54,000 for 2017.
  • The annual compensation limit for certain retirement plans has increased to $270,000 for 2017.
  • The Social Security maximum earnings base for application of FICA tax has increased to $127,200 for 2017.
  • The thresholds for each of the Individual Income Tax Brackets for 2017 have been increased slightly due to annual Cost of Living Adjustments.
  • The gross income levels for which a 2017 income tax return is required have been increased to $ $20,800 (Married Filing Joint filers) and $10,400 (Single filers).
  • Effective January 1, 2017, Business-related travel expense “standard mileage rate” has been revised to 53.5 cent per mile for business miles driven. The “standard mileage rates” for medical or moving expense purposes is now 17 cents per mile, but the rate for charitable activities remains unchanged at 14 cents per mile.
  • Tax Exempt Organizations can now receive an automatic six-month extension of time to file using Form 8868 prior to the initial due date for their 2016 tax returns.

HIGHLIGHTS OF NORTH CAROLINA TAX CHANGES

  • The standard deduction has been increased by $1,000 for married individuals who file jointly (or as “head of household”) and $500 for all other individuals.
  • Effective January 1, 2017, many service businesses will now be subject to Sales & Use Tax collection and reporting when providing “repair, maintenance, or installation” services that are not “Capital Improvements.” In addition, a new exemption form has been issued for service businesses to qualify for a “Capital Improvement” exemption.

HELPFUL REMINDERS

  • Charitable Contribution:
    • Tax deductible contributions can be made in the form of cash or noncash but not “service” to a qualified 501(c)(3) organization. Out-of-pocket costs and travel expenses incurred may be subject to deduction.
  • Any single donation larger than $250 to a “qualified organization” requires acknowledgement (or receipt). For noncash donations, fair market value assessment is the responsibility of the donor and if over $5,000, a certified appraisal is required.
  • Reporting of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR):
    • If you have a financial interest in or signature authority over a foreign financial account with overall value exceeding $10,000 at any time during the calendar year, you are required to file an FBAR. (As a protective measure, many of our clients file this report regardless of the threshold in order to run the statute of limitations for audit.)
    • The annual due date for filing has been revised to April 18, 2017. All taxpayers will be granted an automatic six-month extension to October 15.

This is a summary of 2017 tax changes.  If you have any questions regarding the details of the changes and how they may affect your specific situation, please feel free to contact us to discuss.

Tony ([email protected]) is the Tax Partner with Langdon & Company LLP.  He is a CPA and also an attorney, advocating for clients on many levels-including with the State and the IRS.

Gift Tax Exemptions and Avoidance Strategies

by Eric Murphy

Under current IRS regulations, when a donor makes a gift in excess of $14,000, they must file Form 709 to report the gift and pay tax on the excess above $14,000.  This exemption is applicable to each donee the donor makes a gift to in 2016, so they can make one gift for $11,000 to one person and another gift of $12,000 to a different person and they won’t be subject to the tax liability or filing requirement.  Under IRC Sec. 2513, this threshold is increased for married couples to $28,000 per donee, with the donor and spouse having the option of making “Split Gifts”, which essentially result in each of them making half of a gift to a particular donee.  An example of this is a donor giving his friend $26,000 in cash to buy a car.  Under the rule of “Split Gifts”, the donor and his spouse each made a gift of $13,000 to the taxpayer’s friend, therefore neither exceeds the exemption threshold.  However, a gift tax return would need to be filed indicating the gift split option was utilized, even though no tax would be due.

There are also some othgift moneyer ways a donor can make gifts in excess of the exemption without being subject to the filing requirement and liability on the excess, under IRS Publication 950.  Some of these include:

  • Paying the medical expenses for anyone, as long as the payments are made directly to a third party medical institution or physician. The gift can’t be given to the donee directly or else it’s subject to the exemption limit.
  • Paying the tuition expenses for anyone, as long as the payments are made directly to a third party educational institution. Similar to a gift for a donees’ medical expenses, the gift can’t be given to the donee directly or else it’s subject to the exemption limit.
  • Donors can make unlimited gifts to their spouses.
  • Donors can make gifts to qualified Political Organizations for their objectives. However, these gifts don’t qualify for a charitable contribution deduction on their personal Tax Return.  Gifts to qualified charitable organizations formed under IRC 501(c)(3) are allowed as deductible contributions on the donor’s return and are exempt from the limitation.

The preceding information is a summary of some basics of gift taxation.  If you are in the process of estate planning or want to help out someone in need, please contact Langdon & Company, LLP.  Our tax professionals can discuss your goals with you and develop a strategy that insures that you’ll have more to give to those you care for.

Eric ([email protected]) is a Tax Senior with Langdon & Company LLP.  He works primarily on medical practices, real estate holding companies, and multi-state corporations.